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Left Bank Books welcomes St. Louisan and bestselling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter author Laurell K. Hamilton, who will discuss her newest Anita Blake novel, "Serpentine"!
Ticket Information
– A $31 ticket admits ONE person and includes ONE pre-signed hardcover copy of "Serpentine"
– A $36 ticket admits TWO people and includes ONE pre-signed hardcover copy of "Serpentine" and a $5 rebate towards the purchase of a second copy at the event
Tickets available at left-bank.com/laurellkhamilton.
$31/$36

Left Bank Books welcomes author and Washington University Vice Chancellor Michael Kinch, who will sign and discuss his new book, "Between Hope and Fear: A History of Vaccines and Human Immunity"!
This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of "Between Hope and Fear" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
"Between Hope and Fear" tells the remarkable story of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases and their social and political implications." Kinch reveals the ominous reality that our victories against vaccine-preventable diseases are not permanent—and could easily be undone.
Free

Left Bank Books welcomes St. Louis author and critical care registered nurse Robert Horsey, who will sign and discuss his new novel, "Gifted"!
This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of "Gifted" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
JT Stone is the number one recruited high-school basketball phenom from St. Louis. His plans in direct conflict with his mother Loretta Stone’s schemes. Kevin Mills, a man pressed to choose between his marriage or the healthcare career he loves, becomes a trusted friend when their lives meaningfully intersect.
Free

Poetry at the Point on August 28 will feature feature poets Tara Pedroley, Denise Baker, and Markie Jo Crismon. Poetry at the Point is held at the Focal Point in Maplewood on the 4th Tuesday of the month. This reading series invites local and regional poets, and established and up-and-coming poets to share their words. The event is free.
Parking is free in the lot on nearby Marietta Avenue or street parking. Refreshments available at the Maya Cafe next door.
Free

Poetry at the Point on August 28 will feature feature poetsTara Pedroley, Denise Baker, and Markie Jo Crismon. Poetry at the Point is held at The Focal Point in Maplewood on the 4th Tuesday of the month. This reading series invites local and regional poets, and established and up-and-coming poets to share their words. The event is free.
The Focal Point is at 2720 Sutton. Parking is free in the lot on nearby Marietta Avenue or street parking. Readings start at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments available at the Maya Cafe next door.
Free

Left Bank Books welcomes author and Saint Louis University law professor Anders Walker, who will sign and discuss his new book, "The Burning House: Jim Crow and the Making of Modern America"!
This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of "The Burning House" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
In this dramatic reexamination of the Jim Crow South, Anders Walker demonstrates that racial segregation fostered not simply terror and violence, but also diversity, one of our most celebrated ideals.
Free

Left Bank Books welcomes award-winning St. Louis author Carol Ferring Shepley, who will sign and discuss the second edition of "St. Louis: An Illustrated Timeline," at this official Launch Party event!
This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of "St. Louis: An Illustrated Timeline" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
With vignettes and vintage photographs, this second edition of "St. Louis: An Illustrated Timeline" delves deeper into the mix of politics, personality and culture that make up the Gateway City.
Free

It’s never been more important to live with purpose, on purpose. To live intentionally.
Colin Wright, the bestselling author, full-time traveler, and host of the Let’s Know Things podcast, is touring North America, speaking about how we perceive the world around us, how we behave based on those perceptions, and how to become who we need to be to face the challenges of today and of tomorrow.
For this event, he'll be talking about living intentionally, personal growth, and how the way we behave as individuals influences the shape of our societies.
$20

The Observable Reading Series on September 10 will feature Mary Szybist and Jerry Harp. Brought to you by St. Louis Poetry Center, the Observable Series welcomes poets to Dressel’s Public House (CWE). Reading begins at 7:30 p.m. in the upstairs loft of the restaurant.
MARY SZYBIST is most recently the author of Incarnadine, winner of the 2013 National Book Award for Poetry.
JERRY HARP’s poetry includes Creature (Salt Publishing, 2003); Gatherings, winner of the 2004 Robert McGovern Prize from Ashland Poetry Press; and Urban Flowers and Concrete Plains (Salt Publishing, 2006).
Free, Suggested $5 donation at the door

Left Bank Books welcomes Central West End author Antony John, who will sign and discuss his new novel for middle readers, "Mascot," at this official Launch Party event!
This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of "Mascot" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
In this funny and heartfelt middle grade stand-alone novel perfect for fans of John David Anderson and RJ Palacio, a boy struggles to come to terms with his new reality after a devastating accident leaves him in a wheelchair.
Free

Left Bank Books and the St. Charles City-County Library welcome bestselling author Craig Johnson, who will sign and discuss his new Longmire mystery, "Depth of Winter"!
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at youranswerplace.org. Proof of purchase of either "Depth of Winter" or "Western Star" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
Welcome to Walt Longmire's worst nightmare. In Craig Johnson’s latest mystery, "Depth of Winter," an international hit man and the head of one a vicious Mexican drug cartel has kidnapped Walt’s beloved daughter, Cady.
Free

Left Bank Books welcomes authors Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin and illustrator Giovanna Rigano, who will sign and discuss their new children's graphic novel, "Illegal"!
This event is free and open to the public, but proof of purchase of "Illegal" from Left Bank Books will be required to enter the signing line.
Ebo's sister left months ago. Now his brother has disappeared too, and Ebo knows that to see them again, he must follow in their footsteps and make the hazardous voyage from Ghana to a safe haven in Europe in this powerful and timely graphic novel.
Free

Join DeRay Mckesson – the internationally recognized civil rights leader and host of the podcast Pod Save the People – for a timely conversation on culture, social justice, and politics.
Ticket Information
- A $28 ticket admits one person to the event and includes one copy of "On the Other Side of Freedom"
- A $33 ticket admits two people to the event and includes one copy of "On the Other Side of Freedom" and a $5 rebate towards the purchase of a second copy at the event.
Tickets available at left-bank.com/mckesson.
$28/$33